I first got hiking in my blood when I joined Boy Scout Troop 166 in Albuquerque at age 11, in 1966. We went on camping and backpacking outings about once every month. I was the senior patrol leader of our troop for a year and went on to become an Eagle Scout. I was a rafting guide for 10 seasons in northern New Mexico then at about age 50 I decided to start knocking off the highest peaks in New Mexico. My son Garret, who also was in Troop 166, has been doing many of the peaks with me. My wife and daughters have climbed several peaks but I do not think that they have it in their blood.